This is what bags of chips look like in a supermarket with an elevation of more than 7000 feet. 00
This is what bags of chips look…
Inspired by a Renaissance writer…
Inspired by a Renaissance writer who said “a well-rounded man should be an artist, a warrior and philosopher” Jason Everman, original bassist for Nirvana, joined the US military, the Special Forces, studied under monks in Tibet and earned a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from Columbia. 00
Many African-Americans have Irish…
Many African-Americans have Irish last names (e.g. Shaquille O’Neal) because Irish and Blacks lived side by side in the ghettos of 19th century America. 00
In Ancient Rome, commoners…
In Ancient Rome, commoners would evacuate whole cities in acts of revolt called “Secessio plebis”, leaving the elite in the city to fend for themselves. 00
The Blue Mustang, a 32-foot tall…
The Blue Mustang, a 32-foot tall sculpture of a blue horse at Denver International Airport, was designed by sculptor Luis Jiménez who was unable to complete the project after the head fell on him and severed an artery in his leg, killing him. His staff and family finished the job for him. 00
After being falsely arrested…
After being falsely arrested for a bombing, George Engel; an American anarchist, wrote a letter asking the judge not to give any clemency. His last words before being hanged were “Hurrah for anarchy! This is the happiest moment of my life”. 00
Tabular iceberg
NASA’s Cryospheric Sciences Program released this aerial photo of a rectangular iceberg in Antarctica. Located on the Larsen C ice shelf, the curious iceberg is likely one mile or so across. From the BBC News: “Such objects are not unknown, however, and even have a name – tabular icebergs.” 00
Tabular iceberg
NASA’s Cryospheric Sciences Program released this aerial photo of a rectangular iceberg in Antarctica. Located on the Larsen C ice shelf, the curious iceberg is likely one mile or so across. From the BBC News: “Such objects are not unknown, however, and even have a name – tabular icebergs.” 00
The Fermi Paradox states that…
The Fermi Paradox states that given how large our universe is, evidence of alien life should have been found by now, leading some scientists to believe that alien civilizations have purposely been keeping us in the dark. 00
In 2006 a secret speech by the…
In 2006 a secret speech by the Hungarian Prime Minister was leaked in which he admitted that they lied all the time during their term and didn’t do anything useful. It provoked nationwide protests including a siege of the Hungarian Television building. 00